I am always dismayed when I hear someone exclaim “I hate to write”. How sad. Writing is like a fingerprint: everyone’s is unique. I find it fascinating to see how others express themselves in written form. Unfortunately, writing is so under-appreciated.
Teach your children well
When our public education system de-emphasized the liberal arts, writing was no longer viewed as an essential skill. Generations of children and young adults went through primary and secondary education with very little instruction on how to construct a sentence, paragraph, report,or story, or how to express coherent thoughts through the written word.
The repercussions were quickly evident and are epidemic today. Poor writing is all around us at work and in our social lives. Read a school report, a homeowner’s association announcement, an online article or blog, an office memorandum or new product user’s manual. All too often, it will not only cause heartburn, confusion, consternation and/or outrage, but you’ll spend needless energy and lose countless hours of productivity.
Learn from the best
Writing is an acquired skill that takes education and a lot of practice. To really excel, serious writers seek out mentors amongst the seasoned writers and editors in their sphere to provide instruction and guidance. Do you work with a fellow writer or editor?
I’m seeking a volunteer. Is anyone interested in providing constructive criticism of my writing? Do write me with your qualifications.
Thank you.
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